The Dragon of Wantley

The Muffat Collective and the Choir of St Paul’s College present:
The Dragon of Wantley | A Comic Opera in 3 acts by John Frederick Lampe

The Muffat Collective Orchestra
The Choir of St Paul’s College Choir (Dir. Jack Stephens)
Libretto - Henry Carey (1737)

The Muffat Collective and the Choir of St Paul's College, the University of Sydney are thrilled to be joining forces for The Dragon of Wantley!

The Dragon of Wantley received an impressive 69 performance run in 1737; more than any opera by the celebrated Mr. Handel and holding the London stages in thrall for 45 years! Is this an opera about a dragon and an inebriated knight? Or, is it mocking the excesses of rival Italian operas, in production across the street? Or, is it satirizing the first Prime Minister of England? In fact, this rambunctious satire contains all three of these operas, and the listener can decide which interpretation to enjoy.

Joined by some of the finest early music singers in Australia and the full force of The Muffat Orchestra, don’t miss this special opportunity to enjoy the brilliant music and hilarious plot of The Dragon of Wantley.  

Location and Access
Waddy Performance Centre
St Paul’s College, 9 City Rd, Camperdown

The concert will be held in the newly built Waddy Performance Centre, located within the beautiful grounds of St Paul’s College. Please enter through the St Paul's College gates on City Rd, where a St Paul's usher and signage will guide you to the Performance Centre.

Unfortunately, there is no parking available onsite. 
However, close street parking is available on Queen Street, Carillon Ave, or City Rd. The closest carpark is the Wilson Carpark at RPA Hospital, approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue. Accessible parking is available upon request and subject to availability. Please contact the event organiser via the CONTACT HOST button above and below.